Early Childhood Encourager

The Early Childhood Encourager

Northwest District LCMS - Education Services

February 16, 2011

February Resource Page

"May the "God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".

Romans 15:13 NIV

NORTHWEST DISTRICT

EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTORS CONFERENCE 2011

Friday, April 29-Saturday, April 30th

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport

We are still working out the details for the schedule but we would like to share what we have already planned. All registration, including your hotel reservation, will be handled by the District Office. If you arrive by air take the Clarion shuttle to the hotel. No car rental will be reimbursed. We will reimburse for reasonable airfare and parking fees as well as automobile mileage limited to over 250 miles but not to exceed the lowest airfare from the nearest airport. Scholarships are available through the District Office. The rates for the conference are listed below:

$70.00 Double Occupancy (includes food/program/room).

$95.00 Single Occupancy (includes food/program/room).

$115.00 Double Occupancy- includes spouse (includes food/program/room).

$35.00 Plan to attend Friday and Saturday (includes food/program).

$25.00 Plan to attend Saturday only (includes food/program).

A direct mailing will go out when the schedule has been finalized. Please feel free to call Laurie Bredehoft at 503-288-8383 or email at: laurieb@nowlcms.org if you have any questions.

A CURRENT RESOURCE FROM ANGELA WESTPHAL, ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR- OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA

Angela is sharing her latest idea with us. It is a referral coupon that has been designed to be used by parents of the school in an effort to increase enrollment and at the same time benefit the parents. She tells us that they have signed up 7 new students so far. I am attaching the sample she gave us in a PDF form.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Celebrates:
The Week of the Young Child
April 10-16, 2011

What is the Week of the Young Child?

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 90,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates. For a direct link to the NAEYC for more information click here.

Suggested activities:

LCMS National Children's Ministry Conference

Sandals to Sneakers

Date: July 7-10, 2011
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA
Theme: "Sandals to Sneakers" based on Luke 2:52

Confirmed Keynote Presenters:

Mary Manz Simon, Thursday, July 7, 3:30-5:00 (pre-conference)
Tim Klinkenberg, Thursday Opening Celebration
Michelle Thompson, Friday, July 8, 9:00-10:30
Todd and Kellie Stocker, Friday July 8, 3:15-4:45

For more information go to the Pacific Southwest District Website.

Calling All Artists:

The LCMS National Children's Ministry Conference (NCMC) will showcase the artistic talents of our children. The committee is calling for donations of artwork from children in three age group categories, ages 3-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-12, who attend LCMS Congregations or their schools. Two-dimensional works of art must depict images on the theme: Christ + Children + Community. Three-dimensional works of art must resemble footwear and depict the conference theme: Sandals to Sneakers. Submission critera, entry form and mailing information may be found here. All works of art must be received no later than June 1, 2011.

Contributed artwork will be on exhibit at the conference and available for "purchase" by donation. All monetary donations will be given, in the names of the artists, to selected charitable organizations that serve children. The art will also be featured in an online exhibit found on the LCMS website.

March 6-12,2011-Lutheran Schools from all over take the week to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week. The theme, "Securing Each Childs's Future-Making Disciples", is based on John 8:31b,32.

Ordering information for National Lutheran Schools Week, including the NLSW Worship and Resource manual, can be found on the LCMS website. In addition to age-appropriate devotional and worship materials, the manual also contains promotional resources and a suggested offering designation.

2010-2011 Early Childhood Calendar

March 6-12, 2011 National Lutheran Schools Week

"Securing Each Child's Future - Making Disciples"

based on John 8:31b, 32.

March 12, 2011 Yakima Regional Gathering- Leslie Kenny,

Occupational Therapist, is the presenter.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and Preschool

Molly Gunderson, Director

7809 Tieton Dr

Yakima, WA 98909

9:00-1:00 pm (Includes lunch)

April 16, 2011 Spokane Regional Gathering

April 20, 2011 "Continuing Conversations with Angela", by conference call

4:00-5:00 p.m.

April 29-30, 2011 Early Childhood Directors Conference-

Clarion Hotel, Portland, OR

May 14, 2011 Alaska region Gathering

To listen to the "Continuing Conversations with Angela" recordings:

October 20, 2010- Recruitment-how early is too early?

Marketing Campaigns- aditorials vs. advertising blitzes

January 19, 2011- Facebook

Advertising

Open Houses

Specialized Events

Please note that our last "Conversation with Angela" will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mailing Address and Phone

1700 NE Knott St.
Portland, OR 97212
888-693-5267 (toll-free)
503-288-8383 (local)

Northwest District
Website:
www.nowlcms.org

Northwest District
Education Services Staff:

Dick Weniger
Director of
Education Services
dickw@nowlcms.org

Bob Fowls
Associate Director of
Education Services
bobf@nowlcms.org

Laurie Bredehoft
Administrative Assistant
laurieb@nowlcms.org

Martha Weniger
Children's Ministry
Consultant
marthaw@nowlcms.org

Karen Wrye
Early Childhood
Consultant
rkwrye@teleport.com

Robin Fossum
Family Ministry
Consultant
rgfossum@hotmail.com